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NV05 NFP

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

202,387 mi
Last recorded202,387 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 NFP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 202,387 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 190,080 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 181,061 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 168,352 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 156,147 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 156,147 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 145,509 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 145,507 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2019 137,329 miles

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Fail 29 Jan 2019 137,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake drum back plate insecure back plate (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure back plate (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

bonnet handle deteriorating,tyres wearing very low on tread,front-rear brake judder,parking brake efforts not great,rear springs/suspension rusting

Pass 12 Jan 2018 134,568 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 126,058 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 126,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 115,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 115,283 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 103,764 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 103,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 92,273 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 79,537 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 79,537 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 64,262 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 58,188 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 58,166 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 49,041 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 40,595 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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NV05 NFP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 90,285 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV05 NFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NV05 NFP registered?

NV05 NFP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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